Mercedes W204 Estate Rear Trunk Lid Hinge Tailgate Left N/S Obsidian Black - 197

The Mercedes W204 Estate Tailgate Hinge Left Obsidian Black - 197 is an original body part designed for the rear of the estate, ensuring proper operation of the tailgate on the left side. Finished in Obsidian Black Metallic - 197, it helps maintain the visual consistency of the body and facilitates matching during post-accident or service repairs. This is a practical solution for users who expect factory fit and predictable operation of the tailgate opening mechanism.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2047400137-OB
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2047400137
• Substitutable numbers: A2047400137, A 204 740 01 37
• Location on the vehicle: Rear, Left
• Part type: Bootlid
• Color: Obsidian Black Metallic - 197
• Category: Boot & Hatch Lids

Tailgate Hinge Purpose and Function

The presented hinge is a component from the Tailgate and Rear Parts group, responsible for the stable guidance and support of the tailgate at the rear of the body. It is mounted in the rear area of the vehicle on the left side, which is important when selecting parts for a specific estate body configuration. A correctly chosen hinge reduces stress on the bodywork, contributes to even closing of the tailgate, and minimizes the risk of it becoming misaligned during use.

Color and Body Matching

The Obsidian Black Metallic - 197 color is a popular dark metallic paint used on many examples of this generation. This allows a hinge in this shade to help maintain a consistent aesthetic in the tailgate area, especially when the part is visible after the tailgate is opened. In the case of bodywork and paint repairs, matching the hinge color to the rest of the bodywork reduces the scope of additional finishing work.

Technical Characteristics and Installation

The hinge is designed for installation at the rear of the vehicle on the left side, which determines its geometry and mounting method to the bodywork and tailgate structure. The appropriate shaping of the hinge arm allows for smooth opening and closing of the tailgate, as well as maintaining the correct axis of rotation. In practice, this translates to:

• stable guidance of the tailgate during lifting and lowering,
• reduction of play in the hinge mechanism,
• maintenance of correct gaps between the tailgate and the rear body parts.

Choosing an original hinge for a specific estate model facilitates installation and allows for the preservation of factory mounting points without the need for modifications.

Condition of the Part and Service Application

The offered hinge is a used part, making it a sensible choice for operational and post-accident repairs where maintaining functionality at controlled costs is a priority. Such parts are often used in professional body repair workshops where compliance with the factory design and the ability to quickly restore full tailgate functionality are important.

Expanding Rear Body Repair

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the rear body area of your Mercedes and need other parts from the same group, such as hinges, mounts, or tailgate structural elements, check the available parts in the Mercedes Tailgate and Rear Parts category.

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